Today the theory of evolution by natural selection and the science of genetics are the twin keys to our understanding of how life on earth came about. Yet when an English naturalist called Charles Darwin first published his ideas in 1859 in a book called On the Origin of Species the world was horrified at the notion of a changing creation without the intervention a Creator. By contrast, when a few years later an obscure Moravian monk, Gregor Mendel, published the results of his e...

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and suc...

Twenty-four sensational docu-dramas based on real-life historical murder cases, presented by Nick RossIn these four series, Nick Ross introduces two dozen true tales of murder from days gone by - complete with gory details. As he recounts infamous crimes from the 1900s to the 1960s, he transports us to a time when police cars had bells, and the men from the Yard wore Trilby hats.Back then, the new science of forensics was developing fast, and an expert witn...

Hoping to fulfill her dream of writing a gothic novel and to recover from heartbreak, Eleanor Ashcroft heads for a retreat in Scotney Castle. But as she delves into forgotten archives, fragments of a darker history begin to surface.Pages appear in her notebook that she does not remember writing, drawing her ever deeper into the mystery of Arthur Darrell, the castle’s last master, who died in 1720. A missing body, a coffin filled with stones, and whispered tales of a drowned man are...